Had a great day out on the Nantahala with Neal as out guide.Very knowledgable guide, had interesting bits of information about the river and was excellent at pulling one of us out of the river. Would definatly go again and recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting day out.
My family and I were on a short vacation and me and my daughter 16 and son 15 wanted to try white water rafting. We made reservations when we got there all 3 of us were very nervous. After talking to the manager "Bill" we met our guide JOE he was the best. He went over all the safety stuff and then off we went. The river was high due to the dam being released so the water was high and moving fast. This was the most awesome experience. Joe quickly gain mine and my children's confidence. I would high recommend Carolina Outfitters they are awesome people to work with, they are very courteous and just a great bunch!!!! Make sure you check them out on your next trip because I sure WILL be going back!!!!
We white water rafted for the first time and are glad to have chosen Carolina Outfitters for this adventure. Transfer from and back to their location was well organized and their online deals are the best prices we found. Plus:They rent wet suits and shoes for a low fee which helped dealing with the low temperature and rain that day. We instantly connected with our guide JOE who truly went out of his way making us feel safe during this two hour journey down the Nantahala River and provided us with lots of additional information about the flora and fauna, added a few fun twists like "surfing" to the tour and shared some personal stories; very approachable, knowledgable and great guy! THANK YOU
I am somewhat of a "Nervous-Nelly" and was a little anxious about taking the trip. I found all of the staff very informative during the safety introduction and felt like they knew how to have a good time, while also respecting the rules of the river and safety of the guests. Rob was our guide and, from the beginning, asked about our preferences - did we want more adventure or a easy trip down the river. Once our group was feeling comfortable, Rob showed us some fun tricks and added to the excitement - without ever feeling like we were in danger or "scared for my life". We bounced off the rocks, spun around and got wet, but definitely all within the context of what we were comfortable with and asked for. I thought Rob was an excellent guide and would definitely recommend to both seasoned rafters and newbies like me! Ask for Rob if you want a fun and exciting rafting trip - or even just a nice day on a beautiful setting on the Nantahala.
It was the families first ever white water rafting trip. I would like to give a great big Thank you to Joe Sanders our rafting Guide he was awesome!!! The whole adventure with Carolina Outfitters was great and will be making future trip threw them. Thanks again Joe and CO. You all did a great job.
My sister and I took our 8 & 9 year old rafting. It was a great time. The staff was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We all had fun it was a great trip! Would recommend this place for family fun!
My family had a wonderful time with our guide Joe Sanders. He was informative, educational and lots of fun! I will request to have Joe as my guide when my family and I return next year. Thanks Joe!!
Wow!!! This was our first time to try white water rafting. We could not have chosen a better company to use. Our guide was Joe and he was outstanding. We highly recommend him if you want a wonderful and safe experience. He was very knowledgeable and also very friendly. Bill was also great!!! We are senior citizens on Medicare and we plan on coming back next year. You can not go wrong using Carolina Outtfitters.
Wednesday, 8/20/14, four of us -- all well over 60 -- had a great experience rafting the Nantahala with Joe as our guide. Not only did we feel that he provided us with great safety information, but he also was so very knowledgeable about the trees, flowers, and the critters that are on the river. The next day, we rafted the Ocoee with another outfitter; it is not for the faint of heart. At my age, my need for adventure has been reduced a notch or two. I will not raft the Ocoee again, but the Nantahala provided just enough of the thrill that I was looking for. Thanks again for a great experience!
We had a great rafting trip at this location. Great for families. We had Neil as our Guide and he was fantastic. We had two little girls with us ,7 and 9 years old, and we felt very safe with him. We also went back for a second trip a few days later because we loved the first trip so much. We would recommend this to anyone!